Therapist profile
Emily Benton, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Trauma and Parenting
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Emily
Emily Benton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of experience. She focuses on trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship issues. Emily also lists work related to life changes, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and compassion fatigue.
Emily uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful patterns and try small changes. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and mindfulness tools when people need support after painful events.
Many people come to her with parenting stress, adoption or foster care questions, or trouble communicating with relatives. She talks through what is happening now and what might help next. Sessions aim to be straightforward and action oriented rather than abstract.
Her background includes work with young adults, veterans, and people facing end-of-life concerns. She has experience with drug and alcohol addiction, post-traumatic stress, and intellectual disability. That range informs how she shapes steps and goals in therapy.
Emily asks clients to set practical goals and to notice small changes between sessions. She uses solution-focused ideas alongside longer-term work when that feels right. People who want direct feedback and concrete strategies often find that approach useful.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Emily commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can identify their own goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns and tests small experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when a history of traumatic events is central to the problem. That approach helps people process distressing memories and build skills to manage strong reactions. These methods are presented plainly and aimed at practical steps the client can try between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, and then recommend ways of working together. That conversation can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use video for deeper conversation and phone for quick updates, but check the available formats for this therapist when you schedule.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship problems, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused methods to offer practical strategies and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of concerns including trauma and addiction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices with clients across that state.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Format details were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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